South Frontenac Council - Mar 5/13

Wilma Kenny | Mar 07, 2013

Cemetery Contracts Awarded

Council awarded the contracts for sales and administration ($10,200/yr) and grave excavation and maintenance ($22,100/yr estimated, based on a three-year average of demand,) to the firm of D.G. Young Concrete Burial Vaults.

Only five of the nine township cemeteries have winter snow removal, and one of these is presently being serviced by the township. The Public Works Manager confirmed that the other four cemeteries could be included in the township’s snow routes without compromising services for public roads. Tenders for grass cutting had been awarded in late 2012.

Cumpson Family Fundraising Event

Council approved Arena Manager Jim Stinson’s request to allow the Cumpson family to hold a licensed fundraising event at the arena, to help cover medical and related expenses for Drew Cumpson. Cumpson was involved in an accident in 2011 that left him immobile. The fundraising event will be held at the Frontenac Community Arena on May 4, 2013.

Growth Study Report Approved

Council endorsed the growth study report submitted by MHBC Planning, which justifies continuing to allow limited residential development in rural areas. The report states that although the settlement areas can continue to be the focus of growth in the township, these areas do not have sufficient designated land to accommodate all projected future residential growth to 2036.

Frontenac Corridor

Public Works Manager Segsworth reported that the Public Works Managers of the four Frontenac Townships are collaborating on the management of the Provincial Highways (506, 509, 38, 95 & 96) which have been downloaded to the Townships. They have termed this network of arterial roads the Frontenac Corridor, recognizing the benefits of managing this corridor as a single asset, to ensure consistent standards and maximize funding opportunities.

The first step is to conduct an assessment of the condition of the roads, and develop a long term capital plan for maintenance and upkeep. Council agreed that they, in partnership with the other townships, would ask the County of Frontenac to finance the proposal of D.M. Wills Associates to undertake a Frontenac Corridor Road Assessment, for $10,740.

OGRA/ROMA Conference

Councillor Vandewal and Mayor Davison gave verbal reports on the conference they attended last week: both commented on the strong rural emphasis.

South Frontenac Family Day Winter Carnival

Councillor McDougall spoke of the success of this event: over 500 attended. He thanked all the volunteers, making particular mention of event organizers Dan Bell and Pam Morey.